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Chia Egg Replacement/Substitute

May 2nd, 2011 Nancy

Remember cha-cha-cha-chia pets? Chia is back as a super-food! It’s high in fiber, healthy oils and antioxidants. The cool thing about chia is that it absorbs more than nine times its weight in water and turns into a gel, making it a great egg substitute. Don’t have chia seed? Try this flax seed egg substitute.

Ingredients for 1 egg:
3 Tbsp Water
1 Tbsp Chia Seed

Ingredients for 4 eggs:3/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Chia Seed

Ingredients for 8 eggs:1 1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Chia Seed

1. Combine water and chia and let sit for 10-15 minutes or until it gels.

2. Use 4 Tablespoons for 1 egg. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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[…] Chia is a member of the mint family; it’s high in essential fatty acids (really, really high), protein, soluble fibre (nearly 40% of the recommended daily dose in 1/4 cup of seeds), calcium, magnesium, and a whack of other good-for-you things. No wonder it has been getting a lot of press! When placed in liquid, chia absorbs up to 9 times its weight and forms a gelatinous goo that is amazingly good for you (and can be turned into a lot of different things, for instance: a vegan egg replacer). […]